sales out of control. - TheThinkTank

20 Jan 2009

      Mechanics will fight this note tooth and nail. They do not  believe that the 
knowledge they have earned makes them worthy  of professional benefits.
Sell sell sell  if you are afraid of selling hire a sales  person,  Sell 
bikes, sell classes, sell parts, so you can afford rent,  healthcare, salaries, 
and afford to give back to the community more than you  take from it.
You are not in business to get broke, you are there to give the community a

resource. Earning a Bike is different than undervaluing your bike  building/ 
repair services. If someone is give you their time you can give  them a 
discount on your professional services.
Sell your service for top dollar, give back to your volunteers and pay your

employees. YOU ARE IN BUSINESS Non for Profit is not a go broke fast  scheme.
If you are broke all the time how can you give to the community when you  are 
sick or injured? How can you afford to get the tools or the training you

need for your staff? How can you afford to take your youth or adults on events

or programs outside the shop? You are Worth a lot, charge for it, respect

those that volunteer and promote volunteerism for its discounts if you feel the

need to give away cheap bikes.
SELL SELL SELL   you are worth it.
Christopher Wallace
Chicago
P.S. I love selling classes, it is a great way to find inspired volunteers.

Adult students can become Mechanics, educators, promoters, lawyers, mentors,

shippers, government liaisons, and more than you can even dream of. SELL

Classes
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